Chapter 3: Angrily Rebuking the Xiao Clan's Predicament
The summons of the elders came suddenly, without any warning, and with such a grand scale, it was inevitable that some people, like Xiao Feng, would feel worried.
Naturally, the elders gathered together to discuss and debate, and for a time the entire hall was filled with a noisy commotion.
Half an hour later, all the elders of the Xiao clan arrived without exception! Suddenly, a ripple appeared in the void above, and a figure appeared.
This person was dressed in a green robe and had a slender figure, seemingly an ordinary person without any fighting spirit.
However, he also exuded an aura of domineering arrogance, as if the entire world could not withstand his punches and kicks.
Upon seeing this person, the elders below all stood up and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Clan Chief!"
That's right, this person is Xiao Xuan, the patriarch of the Xiao clan!
"No need for formalities, everyone." After saying that, Xiao Xuan took his seat in the main seat, and everyone else followed suit.
"This matter is of great importance, which is why I suddenly invited everyone here. Please forgive me," Xiao Xuan said very politely.
Of course, this was just a polite gesture. If anyone took it seriously and thought that Xiao Xuan, sitting at the head of the table, was someone who was easy to talk to, they would be sorely mistaken.
It should be noted that Xiao Xuan is usually very domineering and extremely ruthless towards his enemies.
There are at least eight or ten thousand dead at his hands. Otherwise, how could he have secured his position as clan leader and developed and expanded the Xiao clan to its current state?
The people present were all shrewd and said one after another, "Clan leader, you are too kind. As elders of the Xiao clan, we will naturally follow your arrangements."
"In that case, I will speak plainly." "What are your views on the current state of the Xiao clan?"
The crowd naturally wouldn't understand Xiao Xuan's question, but they only needed to give a corresponding answer. As for the deeper meaning behind it, it would probably be revealed soon.
"Reporting to the clan leader, I believe that the Xiao clan is already extremely powerful. Under the clan leader's leadership, the Xiao clan has become the leader of the eight ancient clans, and its strength and reputation are unprecedented!"
After this person finished speaking, many people echoed him, believing that the Xiao clan was indeed like this now.
"Chief, I disagree with Elder Xiao Ming's words. Although our Xiao clan is the head of the eight ancient clans, it is still very necessary to be prepared for danger in times of peace.
Some people in the Xiao clan are becoming arrogant, which is not a good sign. I think the Xiao clan should focus on stability."
In a large race like the Xiao Clan, conflict and factions are inevitable, and no one wants to avoid them.
After all, this prevents some people from gaining too much power and prevents them from forming alliances and uniting as one, which is also what those in power hope to see.
The one speaking now is an elder who has always been at odds with Elder Xiao Ming.
Although this elder refuted Xiao Ming's opinion, his own opinion was very clear and won the approval of many elders.
Although Elder Xiao Ming glared at him angrily, the elder could not refute him.
"Is there anything else?" Xiao Xuan asked.
Afterwards, many elders shared their unique perspectives, but for some reason, Xiao Xuan remained silent.
As for Xiao Feng, being the elder with the lowest status and strength, it was naturally not his place to speak on such matters.
Moreover, he was currently trying to avoid the situation, so he wouldn't rush to express any opinions and attract attention.
"Sigh," Xiao Xuan sighed, then said angrily, "You have all disappointed me greatly! As elders of the Xiao clan, you only saw the surface of things and not what lies behind them. Is this how you protect my great Xiao clan?"
Seeing Xiao Xuan's outburst of temper, the crowd, though unsure why, all apologized, saying, "We know we were wrong, and we beg the clan leader to punish us!"
"Sigh!" Glancing at the crowd below, Xiao Xuan's face was filled with anger and disappointment at their incompetence. "Fine, Xiao Kong, you tell them, let them see just how far their once-proud Xiao Clan has fallen!"
"Yes, clan leader." As the eldest elder of the Xiao clan, Xiao Kong naturally knew many things that were unknown to others, and Xiao Xuan often discussed them with him. Judging from his calm expression, it was clear that Xiao Xuan had already informed him of this matter.
"Do you all know the situation of my Xiao clan in recent years? I'm afraid no one knows, and even if they do, they've probably forgotten about it. Well then, I'll tell you now: in recent years, the bloodline power of my Xiao clan has been gradually dissipating!"
"Hundreds of years ago, there were countless people in my Xiao clan with eighth-grade and ninth-grade Dou Di bloodlines, and even several with divine-grade bloodlines. But now? Let alone divine-grade bloodlines, even eighth-grade and ninth-grade Dou Di bloodlines are hard to find."
"Tell me, when was the last time a member of our clan with the bloodline of an eighth-grade Dou Di appeared?" Looking around, Xiao Kong swept his sharp gaze across everyone, and all those whose gaze fell upon him lowered their heads and remained silent.
"The last time a member of our clan possessed the bloodline of an eighth-grade Dou Di was a hundred years ago! In the past hundred years, not a single member of our Xiao clan has been born with the bloodline of an eighth-grade Dou Di. What does this mean? It means that a crisis has already arrived for our Xiao clan!"
"If this continues, my Xiao clan will inevitably face a crisis of succession.
The number of Dou Sheng in the clan will become fewer and fewer, and they will become more and more precious.
If several wars break out, the number of Dou Sheng who fall will be unimaginable. At that time, how will my Xiao clan stand? Can we rely on the clan leader alone?
You must know that this is not just the clan leader's Xiao clan, but all of us! If that time comes, the Xiao clan will not be far from extinction!"
Xiao Kong's roar echoed in the hall, his words striking everyone like a thunderbolt.
End of this chapter...